Monday, April 25, 2011

This post is a little late. These are pictures from my son's 1st birthday party. The theme was sock monkeys. I was totally obsessed with everything sock monkey for about 4 months when planning his party. I scoured every website that even mentioned sock monkey. I couldn't believe how hard to was to find sock monkey party supplies unless you had someone make them for you. I turned to ETSY.COM and found a couple of wonderful vendors that supplied me with some great sock monkey merchandise.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

I am constantly looking for inspiration. I am the type of person who is always gun ho' on an idea, and then it fizzles out. I for once in my life want to start and complete something from start to finish.

I read La Buena Vida's blog and she recently completed a 5k. I was inspired to do one myself after reading her story. I signed up for my first 5K in July so there is plenty of time to train. I also downloaded an application on my Droid C2K5 (Couch to 5K) to help me get started. I also recruited my brothers and my sister to join in and keep me motivated.

I started the 3.2.1 Slim Fast diet yesterday. I do admit the shakes aren't that bad, and the meal bars I really like. I however at the end of the day felt hungry, but I wont give in. I also joined a website called my fitness pal. It allows you to track your calories through out the day, which I love.

Last Thursday I started Jillian Michael's 30 day shred. I missed Friday and Saturday workouts do to family functions but I was back at it Sunday and Monday and I plan to keep it up daily.

I started the Jillian Michael's 30 day shred way back in 2010 after my son was born and did it maybe twice. I had a hard time sticking to it, and between a fussy baby and the pure exhaustion of being a new mommy, I just wasn't cut out for it then. I have decided this time will be different. I want to stick to this program. I only want to lose about 15-20 pounds and hopefully by summer I am at least somewhere near my goal. I am trying to be realistic though and I know if I can keep a somewhat healthy diet and workout a few times a week there will be changes. I have always felt like if I don't see instant changes, then why bother!? I changed my point of view and ready to give it another go.

I have been eyeballing the beach body Brazil butt lift program, but its expensive. I told my self if I can get through the 30 day shred and really give it 100% then I will BUY the butt lift program. I am excited for this new journey.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

I orginally started this blog, before my son was born in 2010. Motherhood set in and I couldn't find time for anything other then him. A year has come and gone, and here I am. Trying to get back into the swing of life and get back into some of the things that catch my interest.

I am a stay at home mother and a funeral directors wife. We own 2 spoiled pekingese dogs. We live in the suburbs of Cincinnati, and travel a lot to visit families. My husband enjoys car, especially fast ones, and I enjoy pretty much anything that cost money, Both of our families live two hours away. His is Wapakoneta, mine in Columbus.

We both want more children, (okay, maybe only one more) but for now we are still figuring this whole marriage and babies while trying to juggle his work hours and how to survive in this economy. We Love our family and here I am to tell you about it.